Can I travel to a Muslim country if I'm Israeli but have dual-citizenship with America?

Question

My non-Jewish friend is from Syria and she invited me to visit her country with her and her family for awhile. My family is Israeli but we're living in America now and have dual-citizenship. If I just use the American passport instead of the Israel passport will I have no problems?

Answer 1

no you shouldn't, plus you're going with a syrian family. i doubt you'll have problems, just be careful, and respectful ;]

Answer 2

You are taking a risk.

Can she come visit you?

Answer 3

As long as Syrian doesn't have serious problems with US government, you can visit Syria without any problem.

But I doubt that you can visit Muslim countries with an Israeli passport.

At least Iran doesn't accept Israeli passports because Iran doesn't recognize Israel as a country...!

But you still can visit Iran with an American passport like a lot of other Americans...

Answer 4

Are you sure your Syrian friend is not planning to get you arrested?

Answer 5

You should be just fine, as long as you don't go around discussing controversial views.

Answer 6

no, you won't.

just don't go arround proclaiming that your an Israeli or anything. otherwise, your screwed!

lol

Answer 7

well i think you got the answer allready

you can go

you are an amwrican if you have an american citizenship.

dual or not

and about all the answers that say you should not

well... she is your friend

you are the one who know her

you know if you can trust her

just tell every one you are american not isreali

have fun

Answer 8

Bet they'll love you. Anyways yes you can, if u wanna risk it. Pretty sure you need a passport from one of those countries to travel to another one.

Answer 9

I know some Arab countries like Dubai dont allow Jews in, but Syria has a small Jewish population so if you use the American passport I think you'll be able to visit.

Answer 10

I didnt know america allowed dual-citizenship. If i were you i would not go to a muslim country. Not in this day and age.

Answer 11

I'm dual citizenship with America & Israel. I travelled to Jordan, but the Jordainian checkpoint held me up while letting all the non-Jewish visitors pass right through. They knew all kinds of info on me & my family. It was nerve-wracking.

Answer 12

I think that this is actually up to the Syrian Government.

Answer 13

This girl's friend is a Syrian, they are friends even though the countries themselves aren't. That just shows how people from enemy countries can become friends.

About using an Israeli passport, read here:

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw...

Go to Entry/Exit Requirements, and read the third paragraph.

Don't scare the poor girl! I'm sure if the family is willing to take her to Syria, all they have in mind is for her to have a good time!

Answer 14

If you were my daughter of which I do have one, I would say no absolutely not.

Syrian people I'm sure there are alot of nice ones. But there are alot of people out there that are radicals and some of them are in Syria that aren't quite nice which is understatement.

I do not have to feign a warm fuzzy feeling giving my daughter a blanket authorization to travel the world there are alot of unsafe places I wouldn't consent to her travelling.

I don't need to feel guilt trip for not letting her go to a country to keep her from her friends it is a safety factor involved she doesn't go to wild parties either.

Also, as a Jewish American who is also Israeli you are supporting Syrian gov't by your travels there they don't even admit your very right to existance. Think about that one for awhile.

Bring the Syrian friend to America or Israel that is the best thing that you can do where everyone is safe.

Edited to add:  Here, you forget your Jewish history it can be very detrimental to forget it. Stay safe.

http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsou...

Answer 15

Well for one, you just can't enter Syria on just a passport.  You have to apply for a Visa with the Syrian Embassy.

On the application, it will ask you "Have you visited occupied Palestine? (Israel).)  It will also ask you your "Original Nationality" and "Other Nationalities."  

If you have visited Israel, then there is no way you will be allowed in Israel.  If you write down your Israeli nationality, then that could very well hold you back from entering Syria as well.

My recommendation is to call the Syrian Embassy and ask the consulate some questions.

As for other Muslim countries, it really depends.  For instance, the same stipulation would apply for Lebanon and Iran.

Answer 16

Dear Louisa (a very Jewish/Israeli name, mmm),

Though I realize this question is a made up situation, I will answer by letting you know that even though your passport may be American it will still show your place of birth.  Therefore, you will not be permitted in Syria at all as Israel and Syria are great enemies and so are the people from both countries.

There is no such thing as a Syrian family that like Israelis.

Nice try!

Sincerely,

Ms. Miche ; })